In a recent news release by police officials, Oscar-nominated actor Ryan O'Neal was arrested for investigation of assaulting his adult son, while at home in Malibu over the weekend.

It has been reported by an abc news affiliate that deputies and paramedics were called to O'Neal's Malibu residence at 12:30 a.m. Saturday "regarding a battery that had occurred," said Los Angeles County sheriff's Lt. John Benedict.

"Deputies determined ... Griffin O'Neal, his son, had been assaulted by his father," Benedict said.